Experience

A Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Occupational Therapist

  • May 2012 - Present

  Working for Aegis Therapies in a SNF in Richland Center, WI. I work with a interdisciplinary team in providing rehabilitation to the geriatric population in restoring function to lead productive and meaningful lives. Working for Aegis Therapies in a SNF in Richland Center, WI. I work with a interdisciplinary team in providing rehabilitation to the geriatric population in restoring function to lead productive and meaningful lives.



William S. Middleton VA

• Madison, WI

• LEVEL II

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  Independently managed a caseload of inpatient and outpatient adults and implemented individual and group therapeutic interventions. Diagnoses included post traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, personality disorders, and depression. Administered psychiatric assessments such as ACLS, KELS, COPM, ALSAR, Clock draw and created patient treatment plans Used clinical judgment and reasoning when delivering services during individual and group sessions. Used research based evidence to develop a mindful eating group offered to Veteran's whom had a variety of psychosocial needs. Collaborated with other interdisciplinary professionals (such as the psychiatrist, social workers, dietary nutritionists, case managers, and nurses) on a daily basis to discuss ways to meet individual client goals. Show less



Communication Innovations

• Madison, WI

• LEVEL II - Pediatrics

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Independently managed an outpatient child caseload and implemented therapeutic and creative treatment sessions. Planned and implemented summer group programs at the clinic for children needing support with educational tasks (handwriting, self-regulation, & sensory needs), and motor skills (balance, range of motion, engagement in age-related play). Administered pediatric assessments such as the Peabody, BOT2, Sensory Profile, and Print Tool, and created individualized care plans Collaborated daily with physical therapists, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists/assistants and the children's families. Show less



Saint Catherine University

• Administrative Assistant

  • Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Collaborated with the OT Department director and faculty regarding project implementation and curriculum updates. Gathered research data and assisted in clerical work. Collaborated with the OT Department director and faculty regarding project implementation and curriculum updates. Gathered research data and assisted in clerical work.



Professional Rehabilitation Consultants

• LEVEL I

  • Feb 2011 - Mar 2011

  Observed occupational therapists deliver mental health services to outpatients for maintenance purposes. Observed occupational therapists deliver mental health services to outpatients for maintenance purposes.



Woodwinds Hospital

• LEVEL 1

  • Nov 2010 - Dec 2010

  Observed occupational therapists evaluate and therapeutically treat physically-limited patients. Assisted occupational therapists with transfers and activities of daily living, such as dressing and bathing. Observed occupational therapists evaluate and therapeutically treat physically-limited patients. Assisted occupational therapists with transfers and activities of daily living, such as dressing and bathing.



Rueben Lindh Rehab. and Family Services

• LEVEL 1

  • Feb 2010 - Mar 2010

  Observed disadvantaged children with sensory integration, motor planning, handwriting, and physical difficulty diagnoses receive occupational therapy services. Assisted with screening and delivering assessments to new clients. Observed disadvantaged children with sensory integration, motor planning, handwriting, and physical difficulty diagnoses receive occupational therapy services. Assisted with screening and delivering assessments to new clients.



Fairview Hand Therapy Clinic

• LEVEL 1

  • Oct 2009 - Nov 2009

  Observed evaluation and treatment of clients with fracture, Dupuytren's contracture, rheumatoid arthritis, and carpal tunnel diagnoses. Witnessed physical agent modalities used as methods to achieving goals. Assisted clients with range of motion & upper extremity strengthening. Observed evaluation and treatment of clients with fracture, Dupuytren's contracture, rheumatoid arthritis, and carpal tunnel diagnoses. Witnessed physical agent modalities used as methods to achieving goals. Assisted clients with range of motion & upper extremity strengthening.